WELCOME TO KEADILAN INTERNSHIP APPLICATION

Parti Keadilan Rakyat is looking for enthusiastic, vibrant, versatile future leaders for our 2018 internship programs. Students of any undergraduate studies are encouraged to apply. There are two ways for you to join us;

FIRST OPTION

KEADILAN EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

This is a unique opportunity for passionate undergraduate students to gain real life, hands-on experience in KEADILAN politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process and prepare for future leadership.
Our modules cover:

Election campaign & national issues

To experience the campaign preparation and campaign process, strategizing and developing national issues championed by political parties.

Parliamentary advocacy

Attached to KEADILAN’s parliamentary group to work on research, preparing parliamentary questions, visits to Parliament and session with Leader of Opposition, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Research & policy developments

Overview of the thinking and research processes involved at the leadership level and Institut Rakyat in formulating PKR/Pakatan Rakyat policies and subsequently to participate in such policy formulations.

Activism & civic advocacy

Understanding and participate in the activities of civic advocacy through NGOs (such as National Oversight & Whistleblowers, Lawyers for Liberty) and partnering with students organisations (such as Mahasiswa Keadilan and campus groups), develop a national level program to push for an advocacy of choice.

Grassroots and constituency work

Attachment to service centre to understand issues at the grass root, understanding daily work of MP/ADUN, participate in grass root community activities, visits to constituencies outside Klang Valley to understand the urban-rural divide.

Media & public relations

To learn about media etiquettes, take responsibility of press office for MPs including drafting press release and organizing Press Conference, to organize and participate in public forum/event.

The internship will be conducted mostly in Klang Valley except for a weekend trip spanning 4 days to constituencies in other part of the country. Intern will received a stipend of RM700 per month, transportation and accommodation will be provided only for arranged field trip outside Klang Valley.

From the very beginning of the internship, the batch of interns will be assigned to work on specific deliverable that will have a national impact; either in the form of policy papers, national campaign on specific issues or a public event of national significance.

SECOND OPTION

INTERNSHIP WITH KEADILAN MP/ADUNS

In addition to our Keadilan Executive Internship Program, undergraduate and post-graduate students will have the chance to intern directly with any Keadilan MPs (Member of Parliament) or ADUNs (Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri). Attachment with each leader/office offers you a unique and more hands-on learning experience.

An internship stipend of RM700 per month will be provided, however successful applicants need to make arrangement for their own accommodation and transportation.

Please state your preferred leader to intern with & your time availability in your application.

Internship Period: Minimum two months, throughout the year.Closing Date: On-going basis, recruitment based on the need and availability.

THOUGHT OF PAST INTERNS

“….I’ll be honest that just 2 months ago I was doubtful whether or not I have made the right decision accepting this offer as opposed to other offers. But few weeks into the stint, I am glad my doubts have been put to rest.”

“I have learned there is more to life than money and prestige. I can safely say this has by far been the most rewarding and most inspiring 2 months of my life.”

“It has been a breath of fresh air, and I’d recommend this program to anyone with a heart for change in Malaysia.”

“Be it from the conversation, the work or research I am doing or the usual lunch chatting sessions we had in Mamak, there is always something to gain from in every little activity we engaged on.”

“…. I have learnt that the not all life’s of an MP is glamorous, and that we can actually make an effective difference in Malaysian politics.”

“This journey is one of the life-changing events. From the visits to kampung, flat etc, I realised there are a lot of hardcore poor being neglected and their living condition is something that I can never imagine.These had helped me to get a whole picture of the real Malaysia, one that you can’t get from the classroom.”